30 Questionable Logos That Will Make You Appreciate Higher Quality Graphic Design

Some logos are so awkward that they make you stop and stare for all the wrong reasons. A good design can turn a simple mark into a recognizable brand, but a bad one can become internet entertainment almost instantly.

This roundup collects 30 questionable logos that people could not help but roast online. From confusing shapes to unfortunate visual choices, these designs show how quickly branding can go sideways when the final result misses the mark.

By the end, you may never look at a logo the same way again.

1. It didn't even register that this was supposed to be a pagoda in front of a rising sun

agentsmart

2. They need to seek medical attention immediately

cavesivan

3. Potential patrons will certainly do a double take before getting a haircut

brandonleetaco

4. Arguably on brand for the Catholic Church

correctrix

5. It takes a few seconds to realize there's work and play tucked onto the side

birkez90

Some of these designs needed one more look before they went public.

6. Surely someone noticed there was something wrong with this design?

mdw1

7. They're just clowning us at this point

Venatrix18

8. Projecting it in HD on a large LED screen did not help

John_Kenney

9. The subliminal messaging is strong with this one

hawkward97

10. Can someone confirm if this is a women's university?

Montxin12

That one definitely does not help the case.

11. When it's sideways, it doesn't look like it's a network for women

agentsmart

12. To be fair, they do sell sausages and other processed meats, but there's a more *sanitary* way to show that

houseadreides

13. Not a promising design for a college advertising leadership

lkoch99

14. Stretching is important before a nice swim in raw sewage

Steg68

15. It's barely readable when placed properly, but it's worse when read sideways

grafiklee

At this point, the logo is working against itself.

This is the same kind of visual chaos as the 70 photos that force your brain to restart.

16. It certainly looks handy

dkitch

17. Charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent

FatGeordieExile

18. Ask the interns what they're giggling about

mkbinmsp

19. They can't show that on PBS

HunterFallon

20. The first Willy was enough

steviexmcfly

That is the kind of mistake people remember immediately.

21. That's an expensive mistake

JaneJonesing

22. Racists are going to have a field day when they see this

CurfewX

23. Some banks screw you over, and they're not hiding it anymore

SlickNickLives

24. It's a T going inside a P, if that was unclear, plus it's reminiscent of a swastika

nwbvt

25. It doesn't help that the acronym reads as F.A.P.

styrojeff

26. There's a reason why the monkey looks so happy

twitishinvasion

27. This one may be a stretch, but it really looks like a pen nib

erlendfri

28. They should have just gone with the margarita

3_esse

29. Society has an obsession with phallic designs

Hirsty148

30. They co-opted the Apple logo in one of the worst ways possible

llucy_p

There's a reason why companies pay millions and spend months trying to develop their logo and company branding. If you fail, the public will make sure you know just how badly you messed up.

You can always redeem yourself once you acknowledge the mistake, but the internet remembers everything. Ask your interns to take a look at the design before approving it; if they giggle, then you probably made a mistake.

Some branding choices just do not survive public scrutiny.

Before you blame the design, see why “Sent from my iPhone” might hurt professionalism.